DB: Case Study Review

Post your answers directly into the DB. Do NOT attach files. You don't have to repeat the question, you can just use the # to identify which question you are answering. You will not be able to see other student posts until you have completed your own post.

Follow directions carefully:

• In the DB you will need to post your response to the following questions.
• Each question MUST be labeled with its corresponding number.
• There is no specific word count or page length. You need to answer the question completely without simply adding and repeating exactly what was in the article.
• This must be a professionally written assignment with proper grammar and spelling. You would be wise to proofread your work before you post it. You only have one opportunity to post. Any edits after you have posted will disqualify your assignment and result in a deduction of 20 points.

1. Respond to this statement with specifics: The costs to build a subway will be higher because we are in NYC". You can agree or disagree with this statement, but you must provide facts to back up your position. For example, "The cost is high because this is NYC" is not a fact, it is merely an opinion. To become a fact, it needs facts to back it up [The cost is high because in NYC there is a 200% tax on all subway construction]. Of course, that was only an example, not an actual fact!
2. What is the "M.T.A. Factor" and what could be done to lower it?
3. Debate this statement: The high wages for sandhogs is worth it because it helps to increase safety. You can agree with it or disagree, but you have to provide specific facts for your case.
4. Discuss the staffing issues that relate to the high cost of this project. Note: it is not simply that there are so many people employed. Read through the entire article and consider all of the issues related to "people/employees/staff".
5. Negotiations are critical in project management. What is problematic with the negotiations involved in this project?